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5 CYC

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,587 mi
Last recorded31,587 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 CYC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 31,587 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 31,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,140 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 30,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 29,115 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 28,185 miles

Nearside Park brake motor cracked

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 9 May 2017 27,234 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 26,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,528 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 21,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,981 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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5 CYC is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 CYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 CYC registered?

5 CYC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is 5 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 CYC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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